Project Manager – North Carolina

About the Role

We are hiring a Commissioning Project Manager to lead commissioning, qualification, and validation projects within pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing environments. This role combines hands-on CQV knowledge with project leadership—owning validation execution, managing timelines, and ensuring systems are ready for GMP production.

Location: Sanford, NC — 100% onsite initially, with potential for hybrid flexibility later in the assignment

Employment Type: Contract — 1099/C2C eligible

Contract Duration: Starting ASAP and expected to run through at least April 2027, with the possibility of extension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of commissioning activities across utilities, process equipment, automation systems, HVAC, and facility infrastructure.
• Develop commissioning strategies, plans, schedules, system boundaries, turnover packages, and resource needs in alignment with project scope and GMP expectations.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, quality, validation, operations, vendors, and contractors to support a smooth transition from construction through commissioning and into qualification.
• Review, approve, and manage commissioning documentation, protocols, test scripts, reports, punch lists, issue logs, and turnover deliverables.
• Identify risks, resolve commissioning issues, support change management, and escalate concerns that could impact schedule, safety, quality, or compliance.
• Promote a strong site culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and collaboration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 8+ years of experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Hands-on experience leading commissioning efforts for GMP facility, utility, equipment, automation, or process systems.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, qualification, validation, GMP requirements, turnover processes, and documentation expectations.
• Ability to manage priorities, communicate clearly with stakeholders, and keep multiple commissioning workstreams moving in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience working with vendors, contractors, construction teams, quality groups, validation teams, and operations personnel.

Nice to Have

• Startup or large capital project experience
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections

Why Join Valspec?

At Valspec, we offer more than just a job — we provide a career experience rooted in a standout culture, collaborative environment, and a strong sense of ownership. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every team member has a stake in our success, fostering a shared commitment to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

• Premium medical coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Unique performance incentives
• And more — all designed to support your growth, well-being, and future.